Month: October 2020

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Read MorePolice arrested Shady Abu Zaid in May 2018 after plain-clothed security officers raided his house in Cairo.Police arrested Shady Abu Zaid in May 2018 after plain-clothed security officers raided his house in Cairo.

Read MoreMoscow sells weapons to Armenia and Azerbaijan but has also led attempts for a truce.Moscow sells weapons to Armenia and Azerbaijan but has also led attempts for a truce.

Read More Etihad Airways Flight No. 9607 landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion international airport just after 7 a.m. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed for Abu Dhabi later Monday with an Israeli travel and tourism delegation on board, according to an Etihad statement. Etihad said it plans regular passenger flights between the countries in the future and…

Read More The Polish government has decided to open a temporary field hospital at PGE Narodowy, the nation’s largest football stadium, in preparation for a possible overload of the hospitals due to a surge of Covid-19. PGE Narodowy, also known as National Stadium, is one of several locations earmarked by the government to be used…

Read MoreKoalas’ survival under threat from disease to bushfires and urban encroachment of their habitat.Koalas’ survival under threat from disease to bushfires and urban encroachment of their habitat.

Read More<p>Besides prime minister Jacinda Ardern, female politicians form a significant chunk of New Zealand’s newly elected parliament</p><p>Besides prime minister Jacinda Ardern, female politicians form a significant chunk of New Zealand’s newly elected parliament</p>

Read More Chinese data disappoints markets but shares boosted by hopes of US fiscal package and a coronavirus vaccine by year-end 7.59am BST Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business. China has become the first major economy to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Read MoreErsin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, is elected president.Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, is elected president.

Read More There are still those who ask ‘what was she wearing’. An urgent conversation is needed about toxic masculinity and consent There has been growing outrage among Bangladeshi citizens over the past two weeks at a string of gruesome gang rapes and sexual assaults reported in the media. There is a deep lack of…

Read MoreNew report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea’s pre-trial detention system.New report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea’s pre-trial detention system.

Read More There were tense scenes in the streets of Santiago as demonstrators clashed with police on the first anniversary of mass protests over inequality that left more than 30 dead and thousands injured. The rallies were largely peaceful early on, but were later marred by the incidents of violence and confrontations with police. Protesters…

Read MoreGovernment’s scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases.Government’s scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases.

Read More<p>Authorities are trying to negotiate with the man and bring him down safely&nbsp;</p><p>Authorities are trying to negotiate with the man and bring him down safely&nbsp;</p>

Read MoreCrown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.

Read More As stereotypes are slowly being dismantled, we look at, among other things, male desire, love and mental health as we reassess what it takes to be a man What does it mean to be a man in 2020? This is the complicated question our new Guardian US series, The State of Men, sets…

Read More From the frequency of attacks to the scope of ambition, racist terror groups – encouraged by the president, are showing unparalleled activity in the modern era On 6 October Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of homeland security, released his department’s annual assessment of violent threats to the nation. Analysts didn’t have to dig…

Read More Band repaid money plus fines and interest but case at different court could land them in jail The Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós have claimed they face financial ruin or even jail following an “unjust and draconian” second prosecution for tax evasion. The band said the looming second court trial had caused them…

Read More From a new couple buying a house to a diagnosis that helped a family reunite, five people share their positive life changes For Rose de la Font and Aagash Vadera from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, lockdown has been a “really good acid test” for their 11-month relationship. “We figured out how to live together…

Read More Investors group urges UK regulators to impose measure on premium-listed companies An influential group of investors is urging UK regulators to make climate risk reporting mandatory for nearly 500 FTSE-listed firms. The Investment Association (IA), which represents 250 members with £8.5tn in assets, has thrown its weight behind calls for compulsory environmental disclosures,…

Read More Tova O’Brien’s interview with Jami-Lee Ross, who has been accused of spreading misinformation, praised as ‘a masterclass’ A New Zealand journalist is being praised around the world for her determined effort to shut down the spread of Covid-19 conspiracy theories during an interview with a minor party politician. Newshub’s political editor, Tova O’Brien,…

Read More (BEIJING) — China’s economic growth accelerated to 4.9% over a year earlier in the latest quarter as a shaky recovery from the coronavirus pandemic gathered strength. Figures announced Monday for the three months ending in September were in line with expectations after the ruling Communist Party declared the outbreak under control in March…

Read More (BEIJING) — China’s economic growth accelerated to 4.9% over a year earlier in the latest quarter as a shaky recovery from the coronavirus pandemic gathered strength. Figures announced Monday for the three months ending in September were in line with expectations after the ruling Communist Party declared the outbreak under control in March…

Read More The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they can offer to pave the way towards new strategic alliances.The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they…

Read MoreLeading politicians join crowds in Paris, as country mobilises in support of 47-year-old who was killed outside school.Leading politicians join crowds in Paris, as country mobilises in support of 47-year-old who was killed outside school.

Read More Prisoners considered ‘less than an animal’ by regime, according to interviews with 15 former detainees by Human Rights Watch Suspects in North Korea are subjected to ritual torture, humiliation and sexual assault by a criminal justice system that considers them “less than an animal”, according to the first-ever report detailing the brutality of…

Read More Britain still wants to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union despite the current deadlock, a senior government minister insisted ahead of fresh talks Monday. Britain still wants to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union despite the current deadlock, a senior government minister insisted ahead of fresh talks…

Read MoreThe world’s second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.The world’s second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.

Read More (NEW YORK) — Twitter blocked a post Sunday from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Scott Atlas, who joined the White House in August as a science adviser, had tweeted “Masks work? NO,” and said widespread use of masks…

Read MoreFacebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.

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Read More Each country said the other had promptly violated a humanitarian truce that took effect at midnight on Sunday, as fighting continues over the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. (Image credit: Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images) Each country said the other had promptly violated a humanitarian truce that took effect at midnight on Sunday, as fighting…

Read More Italy introduces new restrictions; Trump holds Nevada rally; South African health minister tests positive. Follow the latest updates Europe’s Covid fight takes a turn for the worse Police disperse drinkers protesting against tier 2 rules in London US records highest daily coronavirus case total since July US coronavirus cases surge in most states…

Read MoreAs image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.

Read MoreNunavut, in Canada’s north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.Nunavut, in Canada’s north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.